Spaghetti with Asparagus, Bacon, and Marinara Sauce

From a recipe in the grocery store ad. Looks like it's Barilla branded, but I can't find it on their website. I've tweaked it a little as it seems like whomever put it in the paper didn't edit it very well...



Ingredients:
2 tbsp EVOO
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2# bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken stock)
1 (23.5 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce
1 (1 lb) box spaghetti (or fettuccine)
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1/2 cup Parmigiano cheese, grated
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
Cook pasta according to box directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain onto a paper towel and remove all but 1 tsbp of the fat from the pan. Add the onions to the skillet and cook until translucent. Add asparagus and saute for one to two minutes. Deglaze with wine/stock. Add marinara sauce and bring to a simmer.

Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce. Stir in butter, parsley, and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with bacon and serve.

Comments:
This was ridiculously easy, but a combination I don't know that I've tried before. Whenever I use asparagus or bacon with pasta it's more in a carbonara way than a tomato-based sauce way. It wasn't a bad flavor mix - I was pleasantly surprised.